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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.43, 740.85 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.43, 740.85 and 379.55 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.43 : 740.85 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.43/740.85 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.43x = 740.85 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.43x = 281,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,189.62/537.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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